Glissando
noun
A rapid slide through a series of consecutive tones in a scale-like passage.
The pianist performed a glissando to transition between the two parts of the composition.
Often appears as...
- perform a glissando
- play a glissando
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A rapid slide through a series of consecutive tones in a scale-like passage.
The pianist performed a glissando to transition between the two parts of the composition.
Often appears as...
- perform a glissando
- play a glissando
Usage tips
Musical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Music Technique
Glissando is a musical term that indicates a fluid and continuous slide between notes.
Her fingers created a seamless glissando across the harp strings.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Specific
Most common on keyboard and string instruments; it creates a unique sound that's easily recognizable.
The violinist's glissando added drama to the orchestra's performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Scale-Like Passage
While sliding, the tones usually follow a specific scale, creating a fluid musical passage.
He executed a perfect glissando, moving up the scale swiftly.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Technique
Glissando is a musical term that indicates a fluid and continuous slide between notes.
Her fingers created a seamless glissando across the harp strings.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Specific
Most common on keyboard and string instruments; it creates a unique sound that's easily recognizable.
The violinist's glissando added drama to the orchestra's performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Scale-Like Passage
While sliding, the tones usually follow a specific scale, creating a fluid musical passage.
He executed a perfect glissando, moving up the scale swiftly.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Technique
Glissando is a musical term that indicates a fluid and continuous slide between notes.
Her fingers created a seamless glissando across the harp strings.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Specific
Most common on keyboard and string instruments; it creates a unique sound that's easily recognizable.
The violinist's glissando added drama to the orchestra's performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Scale-Like Passage
While sliding, the tones usually follow a specific scale, creating a fluid musical passage.
He executed a perfect glissando, moving up the scale swiftly.
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Quote examples
Washed Out
American Musician
The one sound I think of when I think about dreaming is the harp glissando, which is this really atmospheric run up and down the scale that's really dreamy.
Quote examples
Washed Out
American Musician
The one sound I think of when I think about dreaming is the harp glissando, which is this really atmospheric run up and down the scale that's really dreamy.
Example 1 of 1
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